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This analysis examines how India's engagement with Africa has evolved from the focused TEAM-9 initiative of 2004 to today's comprehensive partnerships spanning trade, technology, infrastructure, and education. As India-Africa bilateral trade surpasses $90 billion and BRICS expands to include African nations, India positions itself as a crucial bridge between Africa and Asia in the emerging multipolar world order.
Kenny Fihla's appointment as Absa's new CEO aims to fill a leadership void and enhance market sentiment, following his sudden resignation from Standard Bank
Miriam Makeba, the voice that defied apartheid and brought African music to the global stage, left an indelible mark on both music and activism. From her groundbreaking UN testimony to her chart-topping hits like 'Pata Pata', Mama Africa's journey from Johannesburg to international stardom changed the course of African cultural history. Today, we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a woman who used her voice not just to sing, but to fight for justice.
The 2025 ceremony was held on Saturday, February 22 at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.
South Africa's Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille highlights Africa's readiness to host global events, including the G20 Summit, during the Meetings Africa 2025 opening.
While Zari was a lethal combination of sassy and savage as she responded to Kefilwe’s fake marriage rumours, it was Shakib who trended on socials for swooping in and protecting his lady from having a drink thrown at her.
As 2024 comes to a close, President Cyril Ramaphosa together other political parties encouraged the public to embrace togetherness, ensure safety and compassion to those in need during the festive season as the country prepares for 31 years of freedom and democracy.
West Africans await the crucial Ecowas summit in Abuja, where debates on the bloc's future and financial stability will take centre stage amidst growing tensions and member state withdrawals
Experience the magic of films that inspire, educate, and entertain at the 21st Kwamashu African Film Festival.
Davids will receive the coveted £10,000 (around R232,377) Caine Prize and have her piece featured in the 2024 Caine Prize Anthology, Midnight in the Mortuary and Other Stories.
The mini festival was to highlight that inclusivity begins early in the education system and to introduce the Basic South African Sign Language (SASL) to hearing learners from Grade 5.
According to the carrier, the emergence of the national flag carrier FlyGabon has reconfigured the air transport landscape in Gabon.
The voice of inbound tourism in South Africa also called for accurate and responsible reporting that avoids harmful generalisations when it comes to the outbreak on the continent.
The visit follows the European Union’s (EU) recent announcement of a €32 million (about R636. 5 million) effort to increase vaccine production in Ghana
The Adetshina controversy is far more than just a pageant scandal, writes Gillian Schutte and Sipho Singiswa.
On July 26, the Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg announced that the price of a passport would increase from R3,100 to over R4,500.
The 14-part travelogue documentary follows Paul Modjadji and his team as they visit several African destinations.
TikTok announced its 2024 inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List and most of them are South African.
According to social media users across the continent, Namibia’s decision is fair and other African countries should also follow suite.
A new chancery building has been officially opened in Bruma, Johannesburg which will house the Consulate of Zimbabwe and will process birth certificates and passports for Zimbabweans.
These were among the topics covered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal-hosted 25th International Conference of the African Languages Association of Southern Africa in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board.
According to the airline, the increase in the number of flights guarantees improved connectivity for passengers travelling from Uganda to the US, Asia, Europe and North Africa.
According to the UAT’s leader, Wonder Mahlatsi, they had agreed with the ANC that both parties would not speak to the media until the signing of the Statement of Intent from the ANC secretary-general’s office, Fikile Mbalula.
Professor Mashudu Tshifularo, an ear, nose and throat specialist, began his learning journey under a tree in Venda and is now famous around the world. His is one of the stories of remarkable African success.
The deaf rapper from Congo has gone viral for his unique rap sounds in the song ‘Oko Lela Epa Ya Nani’.